FIT-4-LIFE program
FIT-4-LIFE program has been studied in 1 paper since 2016: 1 trial in people. The newest paper, Jan 1, 2016: “Disseminating a Clinically Effective Physical Activity Program to Preserve Mobility in a Community Setting for Older Adults”.
1 paper studies it3 findingsUpdated
See all 1 papers on FIT-4-LIFE program
At a glance
The findings reach people, from one lab or study. 1 lab in 1 country.
“there were meaningful improvements in SPPB (0.5 ± 0.2, P< 0.01)”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 1 lab in 1 country
- Funders: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and 2 more
- Human trial1
Studies in people
1 study gave FIT-4-LIFE program to people and measured what changed.
| What changed | Design | People | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
up: Improves short Physical Performance Battery+0.5 ± 0.2 points up: Improves knee extensor strength+2.6 ± 4.4 kg up: Improves quality of life+0.04 ± 0.09 QWB-SA score; P=0.05 | Trial8.0 ± 1.8 months | 50 people71.2 ± 8 yearsOlder adults; baseline-to-follow-up comparison | The Journal of frailty & aging, Jan 1, 2016 |
What did studies of FIT-4-LIFE program find?
3Studies of FIT-4-LIFE program measured 3 outcomes; the most studied are quality of life (1 study), knee extensor strength (1) and short Physical Performance Battery (1).
Quality of life
upin humans1
1 study
Quality of life
upin humans1
FIT-4-LIFE program improves quality of life in humans (baseline-to-follow-up comparison) (+0.04 ± 0.09 QWB-SA score; P=0.05).
“The dissemination of a clinically efficacious PA intervention into a community-based setting can improve mobility, strength and quality of life for older adults.”
Human trialbaseline-to-follow-up comparison8.0 ± 1.8 months
The Journal of frailty & aging
Knee extensor strength
upin humans1
1 study
Knee extensor strength
upin humans1
FIT-4-LIFE program improves knee extensor strength in humans (baseline-to-follow-up comparison) (+2.6 ± 4.4 kg).
“there were meaningful improvements in SPPB (0.5 ± 0.2, P< 0.01), knee extensor strength (2.6 ± 4.4 kg, P< 0.01)”
Human trialbaseline-to-follow-up comparison8.0 ± 1.8 months
The Journal of frailty & aging
Short Physical Performance Battery
upin humans1
1 study
Short Physical Performance Battery
upin humans1
FIT-4-LIFE program improves short Physical Performance Battery in humans (baseline-to-follow-up comparison) (+0.5 ± 0.2 points).
“there were meaningful improvements in SPPB (0.5 ± 0.2, P< 0.01)”
Human trialbaseline-to-follow-up comparison8.0 ± 1.8 months
The Journal of frailty & aging